Although native to Mexico, the now-famous Styrian pumpkin quickly caught on in Austria after being exported back from the New World. Called "pepitas" in Mexico, we love to mix these large, green seeds into lunches and dinner. Adding roasted pumpkin seeds to soups and salads provides a nutty flavor. Also try tossing them with your favorite spice mix and serving with cocktails.

Nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of raw foods. The "Raw" logo indicates that the food was not heated above 118 F, which is the temperature at which many beneficial enzymes are believed to be destroyed. Raw foods contain more usable nutrients than their "cooked" counterparts, along with being easily absorbed by the body.

I hesitated to buy these, wondering how good plain old pumpkin seeds could be. These, however, are delicious. They are tender and nutty in flavor, the hull not in the slightest woody or unpleasant as they can sometimes be. The health benefits are tremendous, aiding sleep, mood regulation, weight management (through fiber and magnesium content, and because of containing healthy Omega 3, are also beneficial to cardiovascular issues. I love these and intend to purchase larger quantities so as to have them always on hand. They, like nuts, are a little high in calories, but satisfy even in smaller quantities. A real find!

By Marlafrom Urbanna, VAon Oct 09, 2012

Oh my gosh!

These are fantastic. We were in Austria this summer and pumpkin seeds are everywhere! Fantastic baked on bread and on salads. Also love on eggs with the pumpkin seed oil! I am so happy that you have these!

By Augusta G.from Yuma, Az.on May 14, 2012

HEALTHY!

I mixed these into some plain Greek yogurt, added some Ligonberry jam, gave it a good stir and voila! A lovely, light, delicious and healthy supper!

By Libby Lynnfrom Abilene, Texason Jan 19, 2012

Love these!

These pumpkin seeds we have ordered from igourmet are delicious. They are so much richer in flavor than the pumpkin seeds I am able to buy locally at the grocery store! I plan to purchase them again when I have used up my supply.

By Carolfrom Coloradoon Aug 16, 2010

The best

These organic pumpkin seeds are bigger & greener than any I've seen in any store. From now on, these are the only ones I will buy.